Slim River Toll Plaza, Slim River, Perak

Slim River Toll Plaza holds a unique place in Malaysia’s transportation history. As the country’s first tolled highway, it played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s infrastructure and connectivity.

Address: North-South Expressway, Taman Sri Jaya, 35800 Slim River, Perak. View on Google map.

The Slim River Toll Plaza was established in 1966, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s road network.

At that time, it was a single-lane toll plaza on the Tanjung Malim–Slim River Highway, which connected the towns of Tanjung Malim and Slim River in the states of Perak and Selangor.

The highway served as a vital link between the northern and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia.

The toll collection Began on March 16, 1966, the Slim River Toll Plaza officially began collecting tolls from vehicles passing through the highway. The toll revenue contributed to the maintenance and improvement of the highway.

The Slim River Toll Plaza was strategically positioned along the highway, serving as a gateway to the Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur. It facilitated the movement of people, goods, and services between the northern and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia.

The highway was not just a physical link; it was an economic engine for the states it traversed.

It facilitated trade, tourism, and industrial growth by connecting major towns, airports, and seaports. The Toll Plaza played a crucial role in supporting economic activities and regional development.

Over the years, the Slim River Toll Plaza has undergone several transformations to enhance efficiency, safety, and convenience:

In 2019, the plaza was upgraded with a new toll collection system using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology.

ANPR captures license plate numbers, enabling faster and more accurate toll collection.

This modernization reduced congestion and waiting times at the plaza.

The plaza now includes a dedicated lane for emergency vehicles, ensuring quick response times during emergencies.

Safety measures have been implemented to protect both travelers and toll booth operators.

With the completion of the North-South Expressway (NSE) in 1994, the Slim River Toll Plaza was decommissioned.

It transitioned from a toll plaza to a toll-free highway, becoming part of the federal road network. Despite this change, the toll plaza area remains intact, now serving as a rest and recreation (R&R) area known as R&R Slim River.

The Slim River Toll Plaza stands as a testament to Malaysia’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure.

Its historical significance, strategic location, and role in economic development make it a symbol of progress and connectivity.

As Malaysia continues to evolve, the legacy of the Slim River Toll Plaza lives on, reminding us of the transformative power of transportation networks.

North-South Expressway (PLUS Highway) spans approximately 772 kilometers from Bukit Kayu Hitam near the Malaysian-Thai border to Johor Bahru in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia and extends to Singapore.